CBI quarterfinals: Houston at George Mason

Updated 9:34 pm, Sunday, March 24, 2013

Houston update: The Cougars have won five of the last six games, including 73-72 over Texas in the opening round. This is UH's third trip in six years to the College Basketball Invitational tournament. The Cougars advanced to the semifinals in 2008 and lost in the first round in 2009. UH is eighth nationally in scoring offense with an average 77.9 points per game. Forward TaShawn Thomas, who averages 16.7 points and 9.5 rebounds, was named to Conference USA's first team and all-defensive team. Forward Danuel House was named freshman of the year, the first UH player to win the award in any league.

George Mason update: Center Erik Copes' putback with one second left sent the Patriots to a 78-77 victory over College of Charleston in the opening round. George Mason, which finished in a tie for fifth in the Colonial Athletic Association, is 7-6 at home this season. The Patriots beat NCAA Tournament qualifier James Madison twice and lost to New Mexico by one point. The mid-major Patriots made a stunning run to the 2006 Final Four.

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Danuel House was named freshman of the year, the first UH player to win the award in any league.

Danuel House was named freshman of the year, the first UH player to win the award in any league.

Photo: Lance Murphey, FRE

CBI quarterfinals: Houston at George Mason

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Houston

Joseph Young, guard: After struggling in the C-USA tournament, Young broke out of his mini-slump and had 18 points, including four 3-pointers, in the Cougars' win over Texas. He is averaging a team-leading 17.9 points.

George Mason

Sherrod Wright, guard: A first-team CAA selection, Wright is the only George Mason player averaging double figures this season at 16.6. He's scored at least 20 points in 13 games.